Thread: Mail Call SHUMATE'S BARBER RAZOR 9/16" AUSTIN,TEX.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

It's Joseph Shumate's signature, "J. M. Shumate, "

Thank you.

Originally Posted by RayClem

I have a similar size Shumate razor that I found in my uncle's house when he died. It may have belonged to his father. The one I have was made in St. Louis. Unfortunately, it is one of the few razors in my collection that won't take and hold an edge sharp enough for my beard. Mine is closer to half-hollow. Full hollow, extra hollow and bellied hollow blades seem to work best for me.

It is recommended to restore the razor edge and enjoy shaving pleasure.

Find a piece of history.

Founded in Austin, Texas about 1884 by Albert Teagarden. Joseph Shumate became a partner in 1895, and the name became Teagarden and Shumate. The firm first dealt in cutlery about 1900, and soon changed the name to the Shumate Razor Company.
In 1904, Shumate moved to St.Louis, Missouri and no more than two years later the main office was located in St.Louis. In 1919, Fred S. and A.E. Roth became partners in the firm and by 1927, they were selling pocket knives marked Shumate, Roth, Aristocrat, Stainless Cutlery Co., and Waldemar. The firm operated until 1932.

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SHUMATE'S BARBER RAZOR 9/16"
SHUMATE RAZOR CO.
AUSTIN,TEX. U.S.A. 1900~1904,
Quarter Hollow,
This razor is nickel-plated in some places, which looks bright. The blade is designed to be tilted downward, and the contact surface changes during shaving.
This time honing uses Taiwan Stone+Tomo Nagura .
OMEGA Art. 10098 Boar Brush,
Horween Shell Cordovan Strops.
Shave smooth and comfortable today.

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SHUMATE'S BARBER RAZOR 9/16"
SHUMATE RAZOR CO.
AUSTIN,TEX. U.S.A. 1900~1904,
Quarter Hollow,
This razor is nickel-plated in some places, which looks bright. The blade is designed to be tilted downward, and the contact surface changes during shaving.
This time honing uses Taiwan Stone+Mejiro Nagura .
OMEGA Art. 10098,27mm Boar Brush,
Lanolin soap combined with shaving cream improves shaving comfort.
Horween Shell Cordovan Strops.
Shave smooth and comfortable today.